Ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos

Ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos at a glance

Everything travellers ask about the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos in one place. Local ferry operators sail the route on small car and passenger ferry, with a crossing time of about 1 hour 30 minutes, 1-2 sailings a day in summer only. Boats leave from Pessada port, Kefalonia and arrive at Agios Nikolaos port, Zakynthos. Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket with or without a vehicle, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost through WhatsApp before any payment.

• Route: Kefalonia to Zakynthos (about 25 km by sea)
• Operator: Local ferry operators
• Crossing time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
• Vessels: small car and passenger ferry
• Frequency: 1-2 sailings a day in summer only
• Departure port: Pessada port, Kefalonia
• Arrival port: Agios Nikolaos port, Zakynthos
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

In summer only, a small ferry links Pessada on Kefalonia's south coast with Agios Nikolaos in the north of Zakynthos in about an hour and a half, with one or two sailings a day. Both ports are small and far from the main towns: Pessada is about twenty minutes from Argostoli, and Agios Nikolaos about an hour from Zakynthos town, so we arrange private transfers timed to the sailing on both islands.

Return ferry from Zakynthos to Kefalonia

We book the return crossing from Zakynthos to Kefalonia just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos cost?

Ferry prices from Kefalonia to Zakynthos move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it on WhatsApp before you decide.

Ask us for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Kefalonia to Zakynthos: how to pay less

A cheap Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos that day and how much a different day would save.

How to book ferry tickets from Kefalonia to Zakynthos with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Pessada port, Kefalonia and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Zakynthos

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your hotel to Pessada port, Kefalonia with the luggage, a driver waiting at Agios Nikolaos port, Zakynthos, and tours in Zakynthos. Mention it by WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry

The Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.

For a connection at Zakynthos - a flight, a train or another ferry - let us know and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Pessada port, Kefalonia

Your crossing starts at Pessada port, Kefalonia. Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. Flights link Kefalonia Airport with Athens and many European cities in summer, ferries cross from Kyllini to Poros in about an hour and a half and from Sami to Ithaca in about half an hour. Buses are limited and distances on the island are long, so a private car is the easiest way to reach resorts and villages.

• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Pessada port, Kefalonia; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your accommodation in Kefalonia to the port on request
• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes

Arrival: Agios Nikolaos port, Zakynthos

You step off at Agios Nikolaos port, Zakynthos, close to Alykes and Alykanas and Vasilikos and Agios Sostis. The airport is 4 km from Zakynthos Town and public buses are limited and do not serve most resorts directly, so taxis and private transfers are the usual way to reach the hotels; a private car is the practical choice for families, groups and the far north and west, where the roads are narrow and distances are 40 km or more. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

On board, the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.

• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants usually free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling

Things to do in Zakynthos after the ferry

The reasons passengers take the ferry to Zakynthos are Venetian castle and Bochali viewpoint, Solomos Square and Agios Dionysios church, Xigia sulphur springs, Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach by boat and viewpoint and The Blue Caves at Cape Skinari. Zakynthos is an Ionian island famous for Navagio Bay, the Blue Caves and loggerhead turtles in Laganas Bay. Eat Zakynthian loukaniko sausage, ladotyri cheese and fresh grilled fish and seafood while you are there.

We offer tours and transfers in Zakynthos as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos

May to early October is the beach season; July and August are the hottest and busiest, with heavier traffic on the south-coast road, and turtles nest from May to August, so beach rules apply; spring and autumn are quieter, and winter has few services. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Kefalonia to Zakynthos?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is often as fast door to door - about 1 hour 30 minutes at sea and typically cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Why book your Kefalonia to Zakynthos ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos: live fares checked across every operator for your travel date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the electronic ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.